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How to apply for UKHSA mpox and sexual health fund

Details on accessing the UK Health Security agency (UKHSA) mpox and sexual health outreach and engagement fund for underserved LGBT+ populations.

Applications have opened for the £200,000 UKHSA mpox and sexual health (STI and HIV) outreach and engagement activity fund.

The fund will provide up to £30,000 to community based, voluntary sector organisations to develop and deliver work to address health inequalities in affected LGBT+ groups.

Each applicant will be asked to demonstrate clearly how they will address inequalities but also seek to expand activity around underserved LGBT+ communities to improve sexual health and HIV outcomes.

UKHSA is particularly interested in projects that address at least 2 out of the 3 areas:

  • access and uptake of mpox vaccination
  • sexual health
  • HIV prevention

Guidance is available about the fund and how it works, an application form and contact details for any further questions.

The deadline for submitting applications to the fund is 11.59pm on Thursday 19 January 2023.

Projects and spend will need to be complete by 31 March 2023.

Published 20 December 2022